Evan Lysacek

Evan Lysacek, becoming the first U.S. man to win the Olympic gold medal in figure skating since Brian Boitano in 1988, finishes his free-skate program Thursday on an emotional note.

Evan Lysacek, becoming the first U.S. man to win the Olympic gold medal in figure skating since Brian Boitano in 1988, finishes his free-skate program Thursday on an emotional note. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Evan Lysacek, becoming the first U.S. man to win the Olympic gold medal in figure skating since Brian Boitano in 1988, finishes his free-skate program Thursday on an emotional note.Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times